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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 1,070.83 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 1,070.83 and 302.71 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 1,070.83 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/1,070.83 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 1,070.83 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 324,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,147.52/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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