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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.97, 1,558.49 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.97, 1,558.49 and 308.49 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.97 : 1,558.49 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.97/1,558.49 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.97x = 1,558.49 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.97x = 480,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,778.58/1,038.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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