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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.95, 1,570.44 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.95, 1,570.44 and 316.53 is: 474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.95 : 1,570.44 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.95/1,570.44 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.95x = 1,570.44 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.95x = 497,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,091.37/1,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.80

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