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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.57, 1,067.17 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.57, 1,067.17 and 300.70 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.57 : 1,067.17 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.57/1,067.17 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.57x = 1,067.17 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.57x = 320,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,898.02/711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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