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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.46, 1,513.32 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.46, 1,513.32 and 431.30 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.46 : 1,513.32 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.46/1,513.32 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.46x = 1,513.32 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.46x = 652,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,694.92/1,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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