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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 1,071.06 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 1,071.06 and 303.22 is: 454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 1,071.06 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/1,071.06 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 1,071.06 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 324,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,765.28/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.44

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