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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 1,066.03 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 1,066.03 and 299.52 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 1,066.03 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/1,066.03 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 1,066.03 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 319,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,296.56/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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