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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.96, 1,962.84 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.96, 1,962.84 and 442.92 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.96 : 1,962.84 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.96/1,962.84 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.96x = 1,962.84 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.96x = 869,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,381.09/1,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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