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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,068.07 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,068.07 and 301.10 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,068.07 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,068.07 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,068.07 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 321,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,592.45/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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