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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 1,070.26 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 1,070.26 and 302.84 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 1,070.26 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/1,070.26 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 1,070.26 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 324,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,115.44/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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