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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.68, 1,570.28 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.68, 1,570.28 and 316.22 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.68 : 1,570.28 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.68/1,570.28 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.68x = 1,570.28 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.68x = 496,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,544.51/1,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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