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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 1,070.76 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 1,070.76 and 303.38 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 1,070.76 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/1,070.76 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 1,070.76 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 324,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,847.17/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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