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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,505.76 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,505.76 and 310.48 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,505.76 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,505.76 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,505.76 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 467,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,508.36/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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