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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,070.84 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,070.84 and 302.82 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,070.84 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,070.84 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,070.84 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 324,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,271.77/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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