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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.97, 1,957.27 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.97, 1,957.27 and 439.17 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.97 : 1,957.27 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.97/1,957.27 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.97x = 1,957.27 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.97x = 859,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,574.27/1,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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