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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,071.18 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,071.18 and 302.98 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,071.18 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,071.18 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,071.18 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 324,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,546.12/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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