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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.89, 1,567.11 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.89, 1,567.11 and 304.50 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.89 : 1,567.11 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.89/1,567.11 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.89x = 1,567.11 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.89x = 477,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,185.00/1,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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