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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.94, 1,068.17 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.94, 1,068.17 and 301.04 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.94 : 1,068.17 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.94/1,068.17 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.94x = 1,068.17 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.94x = 321,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,561.90/711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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