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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,070.44 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,070.44 and 302.76 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,070.44 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,070.44 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,070.44 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 324,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,079.55/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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