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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.77, 1,958.66 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.77, 1,958.66 and 440.69 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.77 : 1,958.66 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.77/1,958.66 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.77x = 1,958.66 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.77x = 863,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,159.67/1,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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