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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,068.03 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,068.03 and 301.34 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,068.03 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,068.03 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,068.03 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 321,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,842.83/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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