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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,066.14 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,066.14 and 299.82 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,066.14 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,066.14 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,066.14 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 319,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,650.09/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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