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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,064.88 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,064.88 and 298.86 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,064.88 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,064.88 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,064.88 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 318,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,250.04/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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