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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.59, 3,463.02 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.59, 3,463.02 and 665.10 is: 997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.59 : 3,463.02 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.59/3,463.02 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.59x = 3,463.02 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.59x = 2,303,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,254.60/2,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.69

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