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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,071.40 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,071.40 and 303.60 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,071.40 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,071.40 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,071.40 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 325,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,277.04/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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