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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,066.42 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,066.42 and 300.50 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,066.42 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,066.42 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,066.42 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 320,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,459.21/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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