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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,070.23 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,070.23 and 302.52 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,070.23 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,070.23 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,070.23 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 323,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,765.98/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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