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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.82, 1,064.83 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.82, 1,064.83 and 298.70 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.82 : 1,064.83 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.82/1,064.83 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.82x = 1,064.83 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.82x = 318,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,064.72/709.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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