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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.95, 2,258.91 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.95, 2,258.91 and 410.30 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.95 : 2,258.91 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.95/2,258.91 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.95x = 2,258.91 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.95x = 926,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,830.77/1,505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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