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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.85, 1,064.84 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.85, 1,064.84 and 298.91 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.85 : 1,064.84 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.85/1,064.84 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.85x = 1,064.84 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.85x = 318,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,291.32/709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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