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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.74, 1,956.95 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.74, 1,956.95 and 330.85 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.74 : 1,956.95 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.74/1,956.95 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.74x = 1,956.95 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.74x = 647,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,456.91/1,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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