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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.23, 1,503.35 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.23, 1,503.35 and 308.89 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.23 : 1,503.35 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.23/1,503.35 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.23x = 1,503.35 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.23x = 464,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,369.78/1,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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