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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.99, 1,957.49 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.99, 1,957.49 and 331.09 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.99 : 1,957.49 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.99/1,957.49 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.99x = 1,957.49 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.99x = 648,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,103.71/1,304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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