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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,071.12 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,071.12 and 303.08 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,071.12 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,071.12 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,071.12 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 324,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,635.05/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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