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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,064.78 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,064.78 and 299.06 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,064.78 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,064.78 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,064.78 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 318,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,433.11/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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