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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.42, 1,506.70 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.42, 1,506.70 and 311.00 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.42 : 1,506.70 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.42/1,506.70 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.42x = 1,506.70 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.42x = 468,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,574.61/1,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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