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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.94, 1,065.18 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.94, 1,065.18 and 299.04 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.94 : 1,065.18 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.94/1,065.18 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.94x = 1,065.18 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.94x = 318,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,524.61/709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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