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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.71, 1,504.21 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.71, 1,504.21 and 309.44 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.71 : 1,504.21 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.71/1,504.21 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.71x = 1,504.21 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.71x = 465,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,453.67/1,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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