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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,064.32 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,064.32 and 299.44 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,064.32 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,064.32 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,064.32 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 318,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,699.98/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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