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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.34, 1,549.94 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.34, 1,549.94 and 302.90 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.34 : 1,549.94 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.34/1,549.94 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.34x = 1,549.94 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.34x = 469,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,467.56/1,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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