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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.01, 1,954.50 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.01, 1,954.50 and 329.12 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.01 : 1,954.50 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.01/1,954.50 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.01x = 1,954.50 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.01x = 643,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,265.04/1,303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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