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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 1,071.92 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 1,071.92 and 303.54 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 1,071.92 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/1,071.92 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 1,071.92 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 325,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,370.60/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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