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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 1,069.10 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 1,069.10 and 302.40 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 1,069.10 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/1,069.10 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 1,069.10 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 323,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,295.84/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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