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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021, 1,530.44 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021, 1,530.44 and 404.44 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021 : 1,530.44 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021/1,530.44 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021x = 1,530.44 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021x = 618,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,971.15/1,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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