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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 1,065.92 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 1,065.92 and 299.54 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 1,065.92 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/1,065.92 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 1,065.92 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 319,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,285.68/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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