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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,067.04 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,067.04 and 300.42 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,067.04 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,067.04 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,067.04 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 320,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,560.16/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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