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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.30, 1,068.27 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.30, 1,068.27 and 424.50 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.30 : 1,068.27 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.30/1,068.27 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.30x = 1,068.27 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.30x = 453,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,480.62/711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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