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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.46, 1,509.55 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.46, 1,509.55 and 313.60 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.46 : 1,509.55 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.46/1,509.55 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.46x = 1,509.55 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.46x = 473,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,394.88/1,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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