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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.31, 1,067.58 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.31, 1,067.58 and 301.10 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.31 : 1,067.58 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.31/1,067.58 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.31x = 1,067.58 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.31x = 321,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,443.00/712.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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