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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 1,071.09 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 1,071.09 and 303.18 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 1,071.09 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/1,071.09 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 1,071.09 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 324,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,733.07/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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