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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,065.08 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,065.08 and 298.85 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,065.08 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,065.08 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,065.08 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 318,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,302.57/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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