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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.05, 1,956.08 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.05, 1,956.08 and 330.15 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.05 : 1,956.08 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.05/1,956.08 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.05x = 1,956.08 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.05x = 645,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,799.81/1,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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