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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.99, 1,546.49 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.99, 1,546.49 and 300.55 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.99 : 1,546.49 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.99/1,546.49 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.99x = 1,546.49 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.99x = 464,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,796.07/1,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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