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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 1,069.49 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 1,069.49 and 302.13 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 1,069.49 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/1,069.49 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 1,069.49 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 323,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,125.01/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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