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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.17, 1,069.74 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.17, 1,069.74 and 301.73 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.17 : 1,069.74 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.17/1,069.74 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.17x = 1,069.74 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.17x = 322,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,767.30/713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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