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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,066.56 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,066.56 and 300 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,066.56 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,066.56 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,066.56 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 319,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,968/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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