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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.31, 1,953.32 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.31, 1,953.32 and 480.50 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.31 : 1,953.32 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.31/1,953.32 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.31x = 1,953.32 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.31x = 938,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,565.42/1,302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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