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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 1,067.19 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 1,067.19 and 300.71 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 1,067.19 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/1,067.19 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 1,067.19 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 320,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,918.25/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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