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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.03 and 310.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.03 and 310.63 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.96 : 1,506.03 = 310.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.96/1,506.03 = 310.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.96x = 1,506.03 × 310.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.96x = 467,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,818.10/1,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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