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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.43, 1,065.20 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.43, 1,065.20 and 299.35 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.43 : 1,065.20 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.43/1,065.20 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.43x = 1,065.20 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.43x = 318,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,867.62/710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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