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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.61, 1,507.13 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.61, 1,507.13 and 311.32 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.61 : 1,507.13 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.61/1,507.13 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.61x = 1,507.13 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.61x = 469,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,199.71/1,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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