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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.57, 1,566.60 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.57, 1,566.60 and 304.03 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.57 : 1,566.60 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.57/1,566.60 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.57x = 1,566.60 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.57x = 476,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,293.40/1,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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