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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 1,069.20 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 1,069.20 and 302.13 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 1,069.20 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/1,069.20 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 1,069.20 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 323,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,037.40/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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