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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,064.99 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,064.99 and 299.18 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,064.99 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,064.99 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,064.99 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 318,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,627.12/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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