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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.44, 1,507.30 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.44, 1,507.30 and 427.32 is: 641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.44 : 1,507.30 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.44/1,507.30 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.44x = 1,507.30 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.44x = 644,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,091.90/1,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.24

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