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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.52, 1,507.01 and 311.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.52, 1,507.01 and 311.21 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.52 : 1,507.01 = 311.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.52/1,507.01 = 311.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.52x = 1,507.01 × 311.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.52x = 468,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,993.14/1,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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