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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.34 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.34 and 309.48 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,504.34 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,504.34 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,504.34 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 465,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,563.14/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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