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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.31, 1,626.16 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.31, 1,626.16 and 304.26 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.31 : 1,626.16 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.31/1,626.16 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.31x = 1,626.16 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.31x = 494,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,771.38/1,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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