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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.98, 1,552.48 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.98, 1,552.48 and 304.55 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.98 : 1,552.48 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.98/1,552.48 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.98x = 1,552.48 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.98x = 472,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,807.78/1,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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