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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.84, 1,558.38 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.84, 1,558.38 and 308.44 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.84 : 1,558.38 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.84/1,558.38 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.84x = 1,558.38 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.84x = 480,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,666.73/1,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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