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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,069.80 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,069.80 and 302.43 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,069.80 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,069.80 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,069.80 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 323,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,539.61/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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