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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.25, 1,065.17 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.25, 1,065.17 and 299.48 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.25 : 1,065.17 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.25/1,065.17 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.25x = 1,065.17 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.25x = 318,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,997.11/710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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