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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 1,066.87 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 1,066.87 and 300.08 is: 450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 1,066.87 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/1,066.87 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 1,066.87 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 320,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,149.39/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.29

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