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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.33, 1,071.48 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.33, 1,071.48 and 303.41 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.33 : 1,071.48 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.33/1,071.48 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.33x = 1,071.48 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.33x = 325,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,092.39/714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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