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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.22, 1,958.10 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.22, 1,958.10 and 439.60 is: 659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.22 : 1,958.10 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.22/1,958.10 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.22x = 1,958.10 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.22x = 860,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,780.76/1,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.49

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