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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,067.49 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,067.49 and 300.59 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,067.49 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,067.49 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,067.49 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 320,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,876.82/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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