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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,065.12 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,065.12 and 299.35 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,065.12 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,065.12 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,065.12 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 318,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,843.67/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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