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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.33, 1,566.51 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.33, 1,566.51 and 313.87 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.33 : 1,566.51 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.33/1,566.51 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.33x = 1,566.51 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.33x = 491,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,672.66/1,044.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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