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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.92, 1,067.66 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.92, 1,067.66 and 301.05 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.92 : 1,067.66 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.92/1,067.66 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.92x = 1,067.66 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.92x = 321,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,419.04/711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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