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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.47, 1,069.11 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.47, 1,069.11 and 301.56 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.47 : 1,069.11 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.47/1,069.11 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.47x = 1,069.11 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.47x = 322,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,400.81/712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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