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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.10, 1,962.29 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.10, 1,962.29 and 430.68 is: 646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.10 : 1,962.29 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.10/1,962.29 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.10x = 1,962.29 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.10x = 845,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,107.09/1,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.06

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