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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,502.76 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,502.76 and 308.48 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,502.76 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,502.76 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,502.76 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 463,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,571.40/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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