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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.63, 1,510.08 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.63, 1,510.08 and 313.36 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.63 : 1,510.08 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.63/1,510.08 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.63x = 1,510.08 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.63x = 473,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,198.67/1,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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