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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.47, 1,067.18 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.47, 1,067.18 and 300.47 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.47 : 1,067.18 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.47/1,067.18 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.47x = 1,067.18 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.47x = 320,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,648.74/711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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