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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.95, 1,503.88 and 309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.95, 1,503.88 and 309.43 is: 463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.95 : 1,503.88 = 309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.95/1,503.88 = 309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.95x = 1,503.88 × 309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.95x = 465,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,346.69/1,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.98

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