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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.66, 1,543.03 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.66, 1,543.03 and 298.31 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.66 : 1,543.03 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.66/1,543.03 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.66x = 1,543.03 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.66x = 460,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,292.82/1,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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