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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.94, 1,963.34 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.94, 1,963.34 and 334.98 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.94 : 1,963.34 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.94/1,963.34 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.94x = 1,963.34 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.94x = 657,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,679.63/1,308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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