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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.23, 1,067.55 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.23, 1,067.55 and 301.24 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.23 : 1,067.55 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.23/1,067.55 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.23x = 1,067.55 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.23x = 321,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,588.76/712.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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