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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.04 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.04 and 332.09 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.98 : 1,959.04 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.98/1,959.04 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.98x = 1,959.04 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.98x = 650,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,577.59/1,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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