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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 1,064.62 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 1,064.62 and 276.67 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 1,064.62 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/1,064.62 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 1,064.62 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 294,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,548.42/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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