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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.22, 1,504.98 and 309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.22, 1,504.98 and 309.95 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.22 : 1,504.98 = 309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.22/1,504.98 = 309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.22x = 1,504.98 × 309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.22x = 466,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,466.67/1,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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