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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.27, 1,069.95 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.27, 1,069.95 and 302.36 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.27 : 1,069.95 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.27/1,069.95 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.27x = 1,069.95 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.27x = 323,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,504.73/713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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