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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,071.17 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,071.17 and 303.16 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,071.17 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,071.17 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,071.17 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 324,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,735.90/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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