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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.01, 1,546.55 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.01, 1,546.55 and 300.64 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.01 : 1,546.55 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.01/1,546.55 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.01x = 1,546.55 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.01x = 464,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,953.29/1,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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