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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.62, 1,567.16 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.62, 1,567.16 and 304.25 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.62 : 1,567.16 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.62/1,567.16 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.62x = 1,567.16 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.62x = 476,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,799.07/1,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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