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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,064.40 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,064.40 and 247.46 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,064.40 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,064.40 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,064.40 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 263,396.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,396.42/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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