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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.24, 1,069.83 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.24, 1,069.83 and 302.11 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.24 : 1,069.83 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.24/1,069.83 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.24x = 1,069.83 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.24x = 323,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,203.67/713.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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