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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.35, 1,066.11 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.35, 1,066.11 and 300.38 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.35 : 1,066.11 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.35/1,066.11 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.35x = 1,066.11 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.35x = 320,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,238.12/711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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