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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.05, 1,069.58 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.05, 1,069.58 and 302.31 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.05 : 1,069.58 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.05/1,069.58 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.05x = 1,069.58 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.05x = 323,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,341.63/713.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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