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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.90, 1,954.38 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.90, 1,954.38 and 329 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.90 : 1,954.38 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.90/1,954.38 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.90x = 1,954.38 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.90x = 642,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,991.02/1,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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