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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.48, 1,956.79 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.48, 1,956.79 and 330.59 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.48 : 1,956.79 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.48/1,956.79 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.48x = 1,956.79 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.48x = 646,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,900.51/1,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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