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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.33, 1,065.71 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.33, 1,065.71 and 299.50 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.33 : 1,065.71 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.33/1,065.71 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.33x = 1,065.71 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.33x = 319,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,176.54/710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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