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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.28, 1,504.53 and 417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.28, 1,504.53 and 417.70 is: 627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.28 : 1,504.53 = 417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.28/1,504.53 = 417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.28x = 1,504.53 × 417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.28x = 628,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,442.18/1,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.01

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