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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.68, 3,456.75 and 638.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.68, 3,456.75 and 638.93 is: 958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.68 : 3,456.75 = 638.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.68/3,456.75 = 638.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.68x = 3,456.75 × 638.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.68x = 2,208,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,609.28/2,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.31

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