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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 1,066.33 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 1,066.33 and 299.70 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 1,066.33 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/1,066.33 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 1,066.33 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 319,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,579.10/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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