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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.11, 1,962.28 and 430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.11, 1,962.28 and 430.61 is: 645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.11 : 1,962.28 = 430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.11/1,962.28 = 430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.11x = 1,962.28 × 430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.11x = 844,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,983.37/1,308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.96

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