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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.31, 1,504.12 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.31, 1,504.12 and 455.35 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.31 : 1,504.12 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.31/1,504.12 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.31x = 1,504.12 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.31x = 684,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,891.24/1,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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