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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.83, 1,070.73 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.83, 1,070.73 and 302.90 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.83 : 1,070.73 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.83/1,070.73 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.83x = 1,070.73 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.83x = 324,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,324.12/713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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