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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.07, 1,956.08 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.07, 1,956.08 and 316.89 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.07 : 1,956.08 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.07/1,956.08 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.07x = 1,956.08 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.07x = 619,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,862.98/1,304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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