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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.44, 1,958.46 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.44, 1,958.46 and 439.75 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.44 : 1,958.46 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.44/1,958.46 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.44x = 1,958.46 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.44x = 861,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,232.79/1,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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