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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.80, 1,958.76 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.80, 1,958.76 and 331.91 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.80 : 1,958.76 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.80/1,958.76 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.80x = 1,958.76 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.80x = 650,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,122.24/1,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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