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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.37, 1,071.62 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.37, 1,071.62 and 303.50 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.37 : 1,071.62 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.37/1,071.62 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.37x = 1,071.62 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.37x = 325,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,229.79/714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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