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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.13, 1,064.46 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.13, 1,064.46 and 299.50 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.13 : 1,064.46 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.13/1,064.46 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.13x = 1,064.46 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.13x = 318,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,805.77/710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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