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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,070.67 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,070.67 and 302.66 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,070.67 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,070.67 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,070.67 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 324,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,043.63/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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