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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,506.84 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,506.84 and 311.29 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,506.84 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,506.84 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,506.84 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 469,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,064.22/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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