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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,065.45 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,065.45 and 299.63 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,065.45 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,065.45 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,065.45 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 319,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,240.78/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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