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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 1,069.28 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 1,069.28 and 301.91 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 1,069.28 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/1,069.28 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 1,069.28 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 322,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,822.30/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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