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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.23, 1,066.98 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.23, 1,066.98 and 300.36 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.23 : 1,066.98 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.23/1,066.98 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.23x = 1,066.98 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.23x = 320,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,478.11/711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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