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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.15, 1,566.38 and 313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.15, 1,566.38 and 313.63 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.15 : 1,566.38 = 313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.15/1,566.38 = 313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.15x = 1,566.38 × 313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.15x = 491,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,263.76/1,044.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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