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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,063.84 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,063.84 and 298.35 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,063.84 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,063.84 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,063.84 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 317,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,396.66/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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