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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.31, 1,507.09 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.31, 1,507.09 and 449.02 is: 673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.31 : 1,507.09 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.31/1,507.09 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.31x = 1,507.09 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.31x = 676,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,712.81/1,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.81

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