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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 1,070.16 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 1,070.16 and 302.73 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 1,070.16 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/1,070.16 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 1,070.16 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 323,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,969.54/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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