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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.67, 1,072.31 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.67, 1,072.31 and 303.89 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.67 : 1,072.31 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.67/1,072.31 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.67x = 1,072.31 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.67x = 325,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,865.45/714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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