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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.45, 1,064.75 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.45, 1,064.75 and 299.04 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.45 : 1,064.75 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.45/1,064.75 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.45x = 1,064.75 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.45x = 318,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,401.34/710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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