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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.17, 1,067.15 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.17, 1,067.15 and 300.27 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.17 : 1,067.15 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.17/1,067.15 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.17x = 1,067.15 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.17x = 320,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,433.88/711.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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