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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.63 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.63 and 313.98 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.42 : 1,566.63 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.42/1,566.63 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.42x = 1,566.63 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.42x = 491,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,890.49/1,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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