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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.08, 1,960.86 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.08, 1,960.86 and 441.92 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.08 : 1,960.86 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.08/1,960.86 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.08x = 1,960.86 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.08x = 866,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,543.25/1,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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