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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.43, 1,068.20 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.43, 1,068.20 and 301.35 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.43 : 1,068.20 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.43/1,068.20 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.43x = 1,068.20 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.43x = 321,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,902.07/712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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