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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,066 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,066 and 299.78 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,066 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,066 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,066 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 319,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,565.48/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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