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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.86, 1,070.26 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.86, 1,070.26 and 302.73 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.86 : 1,070.26 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.86/1,070.26 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.86x = 1,070.26 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.86x = 323,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,998.30/713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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