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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.40, 1,070.43 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.40, 1,070.43 and 302.63 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.40 : 1,070.43 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.40/1,070.43 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.40x = 1,070.43 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.40x = 323,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,942.72/713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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