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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.84, 1,535.96 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.84, 1,535.96 and 330.46 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.84 : 1,535.96 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.84/1,535.96 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.84x = 1,535.96 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.84x = 507,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,573.34/1,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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