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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.34, 1,503.49 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.34, 1,503.49 and 308.99 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.34 : 1,503.49 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.34/1,503.49 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.34x = 1,503.49 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.34x = 464,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,563.38/1,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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