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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.52, 1,953.79 and 328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.52, 1,953.79 and 328.63 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.52 : 1,953.79 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.52/1,953.79 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.52x = 1,953.79 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.52x = 642,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,074.01/1,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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