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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.06 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.06 and 440.28 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,959.06 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,959.06 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,959.06 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 862,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,534.94/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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