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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.70, 1,957.05 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.70, 1,957.05 and 330.80 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.70 : 1,957.05 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.70/1,957.05 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.70x = 1,957.05 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.70x = 647,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,381.11/1,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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