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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.28, 1,956.48 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.28, 1,956.48 and 439.36 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.28 : 1,956.48 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.28/1,956.48 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.28x = 1,956.48 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.28x = 859,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,599.05/1,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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