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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.67, 1,954.01 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.67, 1,954.01 and 328.85 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.67 : 1,954.01 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.67/1,954.01 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.67x = 1,954.01 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.67x = 642,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,576.19/1,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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