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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.94 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.94 and 299.10 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.94 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.94 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.94 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 318,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,523.55/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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