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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 1,065.31 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 1,065.31 and 299.39 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 1,065.31 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/1,065.31 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 1,065.31 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 318,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,937.09/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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