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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.20 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.20 and 308.34 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.93 : 1,558.20 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.93/1,558.20 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.93x = 1,558.20 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.93x = 480,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,459.28/1,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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