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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 1,063.77 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 1,063.77 and 298.90 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 1,063.77 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/1,063.77 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 1,063.77 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 317,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,960.85/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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