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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.56, 1,506.26 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.56, 1,506.26 and 311.04 is: 466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.56 : 1,506.26 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.56/1,506.26 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.56x = 1,506.26 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.56x = 468,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,505.56/1,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.38

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