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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.32 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.32 and 304.36 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.80 : 1,552.32 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.80/1,552.32 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.80x = 1,552.32 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.80x = 472,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,464.12/1,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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