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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.67, 1,955.51 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.67, 1,955.51 and 329.85 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.67 : 1,955.51 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.67/1,955.51 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.67x = 1,955.51 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.67x = 645,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,024.97/1,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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