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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 1,064.27 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 1,064.27 and 299.15 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 1,064.27 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/1,064.27 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 1,064.27 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 318,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,369.55/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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