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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 1,065.24 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 1,065.24 and 299.43 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 1,065.24 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/1,065.24 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 1,065.24 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 318,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,964.81/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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