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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 1,067.61 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 1,067.61 and 300.81 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 1,067.61 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/1,067.61 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 1,067.61 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 321,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,147.76/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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