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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 1,065.51 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 1,065.51 and 299.14 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 1,065.51 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/1,065.51 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 1,065.51 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 318,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,732.61/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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