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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,064.18 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,064.18 and 298.64 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,064.18 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,064.18 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,064.18 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 317,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,806.72/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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