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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 1,067.52 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 1,067.52 and 301.32 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 1,067.52 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/1,067.52 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 1,067.52 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 321,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,665.13/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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