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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.23, 1,504.85 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.23, 1,504.85 and 309.89 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.23 : 1,504.85 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.23/1,504.85 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.23x = 1,504.85 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.23x = 466,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,337.97/1,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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