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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,070.06 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,070.06 and 302.39 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,070.06 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,070.06 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,070.06 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 323,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,576.61/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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