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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,071.36 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,071.36 and 303.50 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,071.36 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,071.36 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,071.36 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 325,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,157.76/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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