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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.35, 1,553.02 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.35, 1,553.02 and 304.93 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.35 : 1,553.02 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.35/1,553.02 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.35x = 1,553.02 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.35x = 473,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,565.28/1,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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