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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.21, 1,068.07 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.21, 1,068.07 and 301.23 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.21 : 1,068.07 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.21/1,068.07 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.21x = 1,068.07 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.21x = 321,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,734.73/712.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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