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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 1,069.04 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 1,069.04 and 301.73 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 1,069.04 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/1,069.04 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 1,069.04 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 322,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,554.59/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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