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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.17, 1,506.54 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.17, 1,506.54 and 310.87 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.17 : 1,506.54 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.17/1,506.54 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.17x = 1,506.54 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.17x = 468,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,340.26/1,004.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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