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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.76, 1,958.61 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.76, 1,958.61 and 331.86 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.76 : 1,958.61 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.76/1,958.61 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.76x = 1,958.61 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.76x = 649,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,984.31/1,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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