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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 1,064.89 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 1,064.89 and 277.80 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 1,064.89 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/1,064.89 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 1,064.89 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 295,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,826.44/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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