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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.36, 1,068.72 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.36, 1,068.72 and 301.72 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.36 : 1,068.72 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.36/1,068.72 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.36x = 1,068.72 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.36x = 322,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,454.20/712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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