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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.08, 2,306.78 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.08, 2,306.78 and 442.44 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.08 : 2,306.78 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.08/2,306.78 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.08x = 2,306.78 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.08x = 1,020,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,611.74/1,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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