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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.46 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.46 and 299.88 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,545.46 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,545.46 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,545.46 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 463,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,451.05/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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