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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.23, 1,068.12 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.23, 1,068.12 and 301.35 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.23 : 1,068.12 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.23/1,068.12 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.23x = 1,068.12 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.23x = 321,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,877.96/712.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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