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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.18, 1,071.36 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.18, 1,071.36 and 303.09 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.18 : 1,071.36 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.18/1,071.36 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.18x = 1,071.36 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.18x = 324,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,720.51/714.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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