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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.75, 1,064.42 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.75, 1,064.42 and 298.98 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.75 : 1,064.42 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.75/1,064.42 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.75x = 1,064.42 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.75x = 318,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,240.29/709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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