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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,065.28 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,065.28 and 299.36 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,065.28 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,065.28 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,065.28 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 318,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,902.22/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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