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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.26, 1,069.23 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.26, 1,069.23 and 302.74 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.26 : 1,069.23 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.26/1,069.23 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.26x = 1,069.23 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.26x = 323,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,698.69/713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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