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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.98, 1,070.78 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.98, 1,070.78 and 302.91 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.98 : 1,070.78 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.98/1,070.78 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.98x = 1,070.78 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.98x = 324,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,349.97/713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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