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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.25, 1,626.32 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.25, 1,626.32 and 304.31 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.25 : 1,626.32 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.25/1,626.32 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.25x = 1,626.32 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.25x = 494,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,896.55/1,084.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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