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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.28, 1,503.36 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.28, 1,503.36 and 318.28 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.28 : 1,503.36 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.28/1,503.36 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.28x = 1,503.36 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.28x = 478,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,489.42/1,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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