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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,064.90 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,064.90 and 299.04 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,064.90 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,064.90 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,064.90 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 318,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,447.70/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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