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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.30, 1,506.04 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.30, 1,506.04 and 310.84 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.30 : 1,506.04 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.30/1,506.04 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.30x = 1,506.04 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.30x = 468,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,134.68/1,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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