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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.64, 1,510.16 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.64, 1,510.16 and 313.31 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.64 : 1,510.16 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.64/1,510.16 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.64x = 1,510.16 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.64x = 473,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,150.44/1,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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