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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.65, 1,546.22 and 300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.65, 1,546.22 and 300.23 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.65 : 1,546.22 = 300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.65/1,546.22 = 300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.65x = 1,546.22 × 300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.65x = 464,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,218.52/1,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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