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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,066.13 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,066.13 and 299.58 is: 449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,066.13 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,066.13 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,066.13 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 319,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,391.23/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.55

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