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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,070.14 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,070.14 and 303.28 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,070.14 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,070.14 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,070.14 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 324,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,552.06/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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