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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.45, 1,064.26 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.45, 1,064.26 and 298.53 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.45 : 1,064.26 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.45/1,064.26 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.45x = 1,064.26 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.45x = 317,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,713.54/709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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