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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 299.91 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,065.72 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,065.72 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,065.72 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 319,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,625.21/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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