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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.43, 1,067.31 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.43, 1,067.31 and 300.34 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.43 : 1,067.31 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.43/1,067.31 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.43x = 1,067.31 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.43x = 320,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,555.89/711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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