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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.83, 2,263.01 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.83, 2,263.01 and 413.27 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.83 : 2,263.01 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.83/2,263.01 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.83x = 2,263.01 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.83x = 935,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,229.25/1,508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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