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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 1,070.33 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 1,070.33 and 302.46 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 1,070.33 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/1,070.33 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 1,070.33 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 323,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,730.50/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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