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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.83, 1,069.86 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.83, 1,069.86 and 302.50 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.83 : 1,069.86 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.83/1,069.86 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.83x = 1,069.86 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.83x = 323,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,632.65/713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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