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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.94, 1,955.79 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.94, 1,955.79 and 330.05 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.94 : 1,955.79 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.94/1,955.79 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.94x = 1,955.79 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.94x = 645,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,508.49/1,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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