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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.62, 1,546.21 and 300.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.62, 1,546.21 and 300.21 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.62 : 1,546.21 = 300.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.62/1,546.21 = 300.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.62x = 1,546.21 × 300.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.62x = 464,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,180.59/1,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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