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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.98, 1,546.50 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.98, 1,546.50 and 300.48 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.98 : 1,546.50 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.98/1,546.50 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.98x = 1,546.50 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.98x = 464,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,692.32/1,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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