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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.73, 1,070.91 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.73, 1,070.91 and 303.06 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.73 : 1,070.91 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.73/1,070.91 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.73x = 1,070.91 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.73x = 324,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,549.98/713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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