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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.40, 1,063.01 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.40, 1,063.01 and 298.31 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.40 : 1,063.01 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.40/1,063.01 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.40x = 1,063.01 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.40x = 317,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,099.71/709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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