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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,070.64 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,070.64 and 302.58 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,070.64 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,070.64 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,070.64 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 323,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,954.25/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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