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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.91, 1,546.61 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.91, 1,546.61 and 300.49 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.91 : 1,546.61 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.91/1,546.61 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.91x = 1,546.61 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.91x = 464,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,735.47/1,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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