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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.51, 1,506.94 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.51, 1,506.94 and 311.02 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.51 : 1,506.94 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.51/1,506.94 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.51x = 1,506.94 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.51x = 468,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,683.93/1,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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