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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 1,068.37 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 1,068.37 and 301.49 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 1,068.37 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/1,068.37 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 1,068.37 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 322,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,102.87/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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