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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.06, 1,505.53 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.06, 1,505.53 and 310.53 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.06 : 1,505.53 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.06/1,505.53 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.06x = 1,505.53 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.06x = 467,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,512.23/1,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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