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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.15, 1,958.03 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.15, 1,958.03 and 439.46 is: 659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.15 : 1,958.03 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.15/1,958.03 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.15x = 1,958.03 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.15x = 860,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,485.53/1,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.30

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