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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.74, 1,067.42 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.74, 1,067.42 and 301.19 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.74 : 1,067.42 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.74/1,067.42 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.74x = 1,067.42 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.74x = 321,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,489.39/711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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