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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.68, 1,566.75 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.68, 1,566.75 and 314.33 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.68 : 1,566.75 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.68/1,566.75 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.68x = 1,566.75 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.68x = 492,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,476.53/1,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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