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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.03, 1,956.05 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.03, 1,956.05 and 330.21 is: 495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.03 : 1,956.05 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.03/1,956.05 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.03x = 1,956.05 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.03x = 645,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,900.73/1,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.31

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