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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.05, 1,515.09 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.05, 1,515.09 and 316.70 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.05 : 1,515.09 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.05/1,515.09 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.05x = 1,515.09 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.05x = 479,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,832.11/1,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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