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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.84, 1,546.28 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.84, 1,546.28 and 300.42 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.84 : 1,546.28 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.84/1,546.28 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.84x = 1,546.28 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.84x = 464,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,533.44/1,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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