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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.91, 1,963.36 and 465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.91, 1,963.36 and 465.23 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.91 : 1,963.36 = 465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.91/1,963.36 = 465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.91x = 1,963.36 × 465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.91x = 913,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,413.97/1,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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