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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.82, 1,546.46 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.82, 1,546.46 and 300.34 is: 450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.82 : 1,546.46 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.82/1,546.46 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.82x = 1,546.46 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.82x = 464,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,460.68/1,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.57

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