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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.27, 1,067.71 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.27, 1,067.71 and 301.76 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.27 : 1,067.71 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.27/1,067.71 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.27x = 1,067.71 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.27x = 322,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,192.17/712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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