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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,066.07 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,066.07 and 299.89 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,066.07 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,066.07 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,066.07 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 319,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,703.73/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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