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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.44, 1,506.60 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.44, 1,506.60 and 311.16 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.44 : 1,506.60 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.44/1,506.60 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.44x = 1,506.60 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.44x = 468,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,793.66/1,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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