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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,064.16 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,064.16 and 298.96 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,064.16 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,064.16 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,064.16 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 318,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,141.27/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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