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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.30, 1,566.45 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.30, 1,566.45 and 313.86 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.30 : 1,566.45 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.30/1,566.45 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.30x = 1,566.45 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.30x = 491,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,646.00/1,044.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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