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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.04, 1,552.87 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.04, 1,552.87 and 304.64 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.04 : 1,552.87 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.04/1,552.87 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.04x = 1,552.87 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.04x = 473,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,066.32/1,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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