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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,067.26 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,067.26 and 300.53 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,067.26 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,067.26 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,067.26 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 320,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,743.65/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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