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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 1,065.07 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 1,065.07 and 299.38 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 1,065.07 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/1,065.07 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 1,065.07 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 318,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,861.21/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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