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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 1,071.30 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 1,071.30 and 303.35 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 1,071.30 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/1,071.30 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 1,071.30 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 324,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,978.86/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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