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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,063.99 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,063.99 and 298.54 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,063.99 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,063.99 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,063.99 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 317,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,643.57/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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