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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.67 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.67 and 329.84 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.73 : 1,955.67 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.73/1,955.67 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.73x = 1,955.67 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.73x = 645,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,061.85/1,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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