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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,065.93 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,065.93 and 299.49 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,065.93 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,065.93 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,065.93 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 319,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,235.38/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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