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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.22, 1,506.42 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.22, 1,506.42 and 310.83 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.22 : 1,506.42 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.22/1,506.42 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.22x = 1,506.42 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.22x = 468,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,240.53/1,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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