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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.27, 1,958.22 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.27, 1,958.22 and 439.56 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.27 : 1,958.22 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.27/1,958.22 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.27x = 1,958.22 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.27x = 860,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,755.18/1,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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