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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.38, 2,262.31 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.38, 2,262.31 and 412.48 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.38 : 2,262.31 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.38/2,262.31 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.38x = 2,262.31 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.38x = 933,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,157.63/1,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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