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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.01, 1,069.35 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.01, 1,069.35 and 302.04 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.01 : 1,069.35 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.01/1,069.35 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.01x = 1,069.35 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.01x = 322,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,986.47/713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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