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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.00, 1,549.76 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.00, 1,549.76 and 302.63 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.00 : 1,549.76 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.00/1,549.76 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.00x = 1,549.76 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.00x = 468,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,994.61/1,033.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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