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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.47, 1,069.13 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.47, 1,069.13 and 301.58 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.47 : 1,069.13 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.47/1,069.13 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.47x = 1,069.13 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.47x = 322,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,428.23/712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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