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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.59, 1,962.88 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.59, 1,962.88 and 442.88 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.59 : 1,962.88 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.59/1,962.88 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.59x = 1,962.88 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.59x = 869,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,309.37/1,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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