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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,069.04 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,069.04 and 302.28 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,069.04 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,069.04 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,069.04 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 323,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,149.41/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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