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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.97, 1,502.96 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.97, 1,502.96 and 308.61 is: 462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.97 : 1,502.96 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.97/1,502.96 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.97x = 1,502.96 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.97x = 463,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,826.94/1,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.92

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