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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.46, 1,068.26 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.46, 1,068.26 and 301.37 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.46 : 1,068.26 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.46/1,068.26 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.46x = 1,068.26 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.46x = 321,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,934.67/712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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