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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,068.23 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,068.23 and 301.22 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,068.23 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,068.23 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,068.23 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 321,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,765.39/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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