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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.68, 1,558.25 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.68, 1,558.25 and 308.32 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.68 : 1,558.25 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.68/1,558.25 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.68x = 1,558.25 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.68x = 480,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,439.64/1,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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