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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.58, 1,506.70 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.58, 1,506.70 and 301.78 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.58 : 1,506.70 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.58/1,506.70 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.58x = 1,506.70 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.58x = 454,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,687.40/1,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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