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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.05, 1,957.58 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.05, 1,957.58 and 439.97 is: 659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.05 : 1,957.58 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.05/1,957.58 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.05x = 1,957.58 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.05x = 861,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,274.27/1,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.96

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