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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,950.98 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,950.98 and 326.77 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,950.98 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,950.98 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,950.98 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 637,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,515.22/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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