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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,065.80 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,065.80 and 299.73 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,065.80 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,065.80 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,065.80 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 319,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,452.23/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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