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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.79, 1,570.17 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.79, 1,570.17 and 316.38 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.79 : 1,570.17 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.79/1,570.17 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.79x = 1,570.17 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.79x = 496,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,770.38/1,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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