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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.69, 1,963.01 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.69, 1,963.01 and 334.80 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.69 : 1,963.01 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.69/1,963.01 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.69x = 1,963.01 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.69x = 657,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,216.59/1,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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