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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.36, 1,566.15 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.36, 1,566.15 and 313.69 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.36 : 1,566.15 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.36/1,566.15 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.36x = 1,566.15 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.36x = 491,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,285.59/1,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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