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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 1,070.96 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 1,070.96 and 303.19 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 1,070.96 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/1,070.96 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 1,070.96 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 324,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,700.17/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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