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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.98, 1,958.98 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.98, 1,958.98 and 440.30 is: 660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.98 : 1,958.98 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.98/1,958.98 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.98x = 1,958.98 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.98x = 862,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,538.89/1,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.45

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