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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.63, 1,506.99 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.63, 1,506.99 and 311.31 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.63 : 1,506.99 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.63/1,506.99 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.63x = 1,506.99 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.63x = 469,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,141.06/1,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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