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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.59, 1,069.94 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.59, 1,069.94 and 302.49 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.59 : 1,069.94 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.59/1,069.94 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.59x = 1,069.94 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.59x = 323,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,646.91/713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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