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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.47, 1,503.67 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.47, 1,503.67 and 309.18 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.47 : 1,503.67 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.47/1,503.67 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.47x = 1,503.67 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.47x = 464,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,896.40/1,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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