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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.46, 1,957.83 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.46, 1,957.83 and 439.30 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.46 : 1,957.83 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.46/1,957.83 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.46x = 1,957.83 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.46x = 860,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,074.72/1,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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