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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 1,066.16 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 1,066.16 and 277.70 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 1,066.16 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/1,066.16 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 1,066.16 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 296,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,068.00/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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