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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.98, 1,068.11 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.98, 1,068.11 and 301.11 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.98 : 1,068.11 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.98/1,068.11 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.98x = 1,068.11 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.98x = 321,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,617.10/711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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