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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.68, 1,558.25 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.68, 1,558.25 and 308.25 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.68 : 1,558.25 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.68/1,558.25 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.68x = 1,558.25 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.68x = 480,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,329.02/1,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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