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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.09, 1,064.20 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.09, 1,064.20 and 298.65 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.09 : 1,064.20 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.09/1,064.20 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.09x = 1,064.20 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.09x = 317,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,823.33/710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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