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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 1,067.21 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 1,067.21 and 300.68 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 1,067.21 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/1,067.21 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 1,067.21 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 320,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,887.20/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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