Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 1,068 and 301.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 712, 1,068 and 301.12 is: 451.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712 : 1,068 = 301.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712/1,068 = 301.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712x = 1,068 × 301.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712x = 321,596.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,596.16/712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.68
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