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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.79, 1,070.89 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.79, 1,070.89 and 302.99 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.79 : 1,070.89 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.79/1,070.89 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.79x = 1,070.89 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.79x = 324,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,462.85/713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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