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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 1,070.55 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 1,070.55 and 302.85 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 1,070.55 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/1,070.55 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 1,070.55 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 324,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,216.07/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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