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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.94, 1,504.56 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.94, 1,504.56 and 309.59 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.94 : 1,504.56 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.94/1,504.56 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.94x = 1,504.56 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.94x = 465,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,796.01/1,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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