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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 1,066.96 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 1,066.96 and 301.15 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 1,066.96 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/1,066.96 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 1,066.96 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 321,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,308.16/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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