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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.04, 1,962.06 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.04, 1,962.06 and 442.24 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.04 : 1,962.06 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.04/1,962.06 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.04x = 1,962.06 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.04x = 867,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,701.41/1,308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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