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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.62 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.62 and 300.33 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.62 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.62 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.62 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 320,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,337.98/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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