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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 1,064.42 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 1,064.42 and 298.54 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 1,064.42 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/1,064.42 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 1,064.42 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 317,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,768.60/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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