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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.25, 1,066.14 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.25, 1,066.14 and 300.64 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.25 : 1,066.14 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.25/1,066.14 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.25x = 1,066.14 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.25x = 320,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,524.33/711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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