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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.30, 3,462.43 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.30, 3,462.43 and 664.96 is: 997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.30 : 3,462.43 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.30/3,462.43 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.30x = 3,462.43 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.30x = 2,302,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,374.87/2,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.43

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