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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.92 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.92 and 299.44 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,065.92 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,065.92 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,065.92 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 319,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,179.08/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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