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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,065.96 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,065.96 and 299.45 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,065.96 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,065.96 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,065.96 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 319,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,201.72/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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