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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,068 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,068 and 301.04 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,068 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,068 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,068 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 321,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,510.72/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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