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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.28, 1,071.72 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.28, 1,071.72 and 303.46 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.28 : 1,071.72 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.28/1,071.72 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.28x = 1,071.72 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.28x = 325,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,224.15/714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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