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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,064.64 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,064.64 and 298.92 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,064.64 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,064.64 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,064.64 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 318,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,242.19/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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