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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.29, 1,070.54 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.29, 1,070.54 and 302.73 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.29 : 1,070.54 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.29/1,070.54 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.29x = 1,070.54 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.29x = 324,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,084.57/713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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