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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.32, 2,262.46 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.32, 2,262.46 and 412.68 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.32 : 2,262.46 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.32/2,262.46 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.32x = 2,262.46 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.32x = 933,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,671.99/1,508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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