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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,069.31 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,069.31 and 301.93 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,069.31 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,069.31 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,069.31 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 322,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,854.85/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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