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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,063.87 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,063.87 and 298.49 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,063.87 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,063.87 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,063.87 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 317,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,548.49/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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