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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.53 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.53 and 300.52 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.53 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.53 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.53 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 320,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,814.12/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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