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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.82, 1,558.46 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.82, 1,558.46 and 308.38 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.82 : 1,558.46 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.82/1,558.46 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.82x = 1,558.46 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.82x = 480,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,588.56/1,038.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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