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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.33, 1,553.22 and 304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.33, 1,553.22 and 304.85 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.33 : 1,553.22 = 304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.33/1,553.22 = 304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.33x = 1,553.22 × 304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.33x = 473,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,491.35/1,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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