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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.30, 1,515.45 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.30, 1,515.45 and 316.91 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.30 : 1,515.45 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.30/1,515.45 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.30x = 1,515.45 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.30x = 480,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,253.68/1,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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