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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.28, 1,068.09 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.28, 1,068.09 and 301.19 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.28 : 1,068.09 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.28/1,068.09 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.28x = 1,068.09 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.28x = 321,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,698.03/712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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