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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,070.25 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,070.25 and 302.92 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,070.25 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,070.25 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,070.25 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 324,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,200.13/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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