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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.79, 1,070.31 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.79, 1,070.31 and 302.79 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.79 : 1,070.31 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.79/1,070.31 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.79x = 1,070.31 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.79x = 324,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,079.16/713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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