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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.95, 1,071.06 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.95, 1,071.06 and 302.83 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.95 : 1,071.06 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.95/1,071.06 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.95x = 1,071.06 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.95x = 324,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,349.10/713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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