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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.65, 1,546.34 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.65, 1,546.34 and 300.27 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.65 : 1,546.34 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.65/1,546.34 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.65x = 1,546.34 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.65x = 464,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,318.01/1,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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