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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.60 and 302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.60 and 302.77 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.60 = 302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.60 = 302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.60 × 302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 324,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,145.39/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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