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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.40, 1,962.04 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.40, 1,962.04 and 442.32 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.40 : 1,962.04 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.40/1,962.04 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.40x = 1,962.04 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.40x = 867,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,849.53/1,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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