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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 1,069.02 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 1,069.02 and 301.67 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 1,069.02 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/1,069.02 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 1,069.02 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 322,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,493.94/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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