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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 1,067.35 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 1,067.35 and 468.30 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 1,067.35 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/1,067.35 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 1,067.35 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 499,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,840.01/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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