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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.12, 1,069.60 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.12, 1,069.60 and 302.32 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.12 : 1,069.60 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.12/1,069.60 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.12x = 1,069.60 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.12x = 323,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,361.47/713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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