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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 1,064.04 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 1,064.04 and 298.79 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 1,064.04 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/1,064.04 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 1,064.04 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 317,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,922.06/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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