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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 1,068.53 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 1,068.53 and 302.00 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 1,068.53 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/1,068.53 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 1,068.53 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 322,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,689.21/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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