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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,070.82 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,070.82 and 303.30 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,070.82 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,070.82 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,070.82 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 324,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,779.71/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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