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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.38, 1,958.10 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.38, 1,958.10 and 331.46 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.38 : 1,958.10 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.38/1,958.10 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.38x = 1,958.10 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.38x = 649,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,028.14/1,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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