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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,066.47 and 300.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,066.47 and 300.00 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,066.47 = 300.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,066.47 = 300.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,066.47 × 300.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 319,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,943.87/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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