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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,064.88 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,064.88 and 299.25 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,064.88 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,064.88 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,064.88 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 318,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,665.34/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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