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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.31, 1,552.43 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.31, 1,552.43 and 304.79 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.31 : 1,552.43 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.31/1,552.43 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.31x = 1,552.43 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.31x = 473,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,159.73/1,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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