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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.96, 1,558 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.96, 1,558 and 308.34 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.96 : 1,558 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.96/1,558 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.96x = 1,558 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.96x = 480,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,393.72/1,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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