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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.46, 1,070.76 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.46, 1,070.76 and 303.04 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.46 : 1,070.76 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.46/1,070.76 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.46x = 1,070.76 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.46x = 324,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,483.11/714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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