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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.96, 1,566.84 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.96, 1,566.84 and 314.32 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.96 : 1,566.84 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.96/1,566.84 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.96x = 1,566.84 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.96x = 492,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,489.15/1,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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