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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,065.54 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,065.54 and 299.55 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,065.54 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,065.54 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,065.54 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 319,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,182.51/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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