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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.56 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.56 and 308.43 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.93 : 1,558.56 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.93/1,558.56 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.93x = 1,558.56 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.93x = 480,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,706.66/1,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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