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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.83, 1,069.76 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.83, 1,069.76 and 302.09 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.83 : 1,069.76 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.83/1,069.76 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.83x = 1,069.76 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.83x = 323,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,159.20/712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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