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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.95, 1,066.50 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.95, 1,066.50 and 300.03 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.95 : 1,066.50 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.95/1,066.50 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.95x = 1,066.50 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.95x = 319,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,984.66/710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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