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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.32, 1,504.44 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.32, 1,504.44 and 309.78 is: 464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.32 : 1,504.44 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.32/1,504.44 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.32x = 1,504.44 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.32x = 466,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,045.42/1,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.50

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