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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,515.36 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,515.36 and 433.04 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,515.36 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,515.36 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,515.36 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 656,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,211.49/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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