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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.55, 1,064.37 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.55, 1,064.37 and 298.27 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.55 : 1,064.37 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.55/1,064.37 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.55x = 1,064.37 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.55x = 317,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,469.64/709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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