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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.95, 1,068 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.95, 1,068 and 301.03 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.95 : 1,068 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.95/1,068 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.95x = 1,068 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.95x = 321,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,500.04/711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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