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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.66 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.66 and 299.03 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.66 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.66 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.66 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 318,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,358.46/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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