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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 1,070.24 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 1,070.24 and 280.48 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 1,070.24 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/1,070.24 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 1,070.24 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 300,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,180.92/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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