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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.98, 1,504.49 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.98, 1,504.49 and 455.11 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.98 : 1,504.49 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.98/1,504.49 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.98x = 1,504.49 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.98x = 684,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,702.41/1,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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