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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,068.87 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,068.87 and 301.65 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,068.87 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,068.87 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,068.87 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 322,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,424.64/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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