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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.28, 1,566.25 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.28, 1,566.25 and 313.73 is: 470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.28 : 1,566.25 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.28/1,566.25 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.28x = 1,566.25 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.28x = 491,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,379.61/1,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.54

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