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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.62 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.62 and 298.88 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.62 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.62 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.62 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 318,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,192.67/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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