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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 1,068.41 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 1,068.41 and 301.28 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 1,068.41 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/1,068.41 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 1,068.41 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 321,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,890.56/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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