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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,066.37 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,066.37 and 299.48 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,066.37 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,066.37 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,066.37 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 319,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,349.66/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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