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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.87, 1,955.64 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.87, 1,955.64 and 329.98 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.87 : 1,955.64 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.87/1,955.64 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.87x = 1,955.64 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.87x = 645,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,312.31/1,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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