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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.45, 1,962.77 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.45, 1,962.77 and 442.75 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.45 : 1,962.77 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.45/1,962.77 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.45x = 1,962.77 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.45x = 869,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,016.42/1,308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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