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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,071.10 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,071.10 and 303.49 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,071.10 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,071.10 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,071.10 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 325,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,061.27/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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