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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,064.18 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,064.18 and 298.99 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,064.18 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,064.18 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,064.18 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 318,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,177.68/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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