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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.05 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.05 and 332.10 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.99 : 1,959.05 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.99/1,959.05 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.99x = 1,959.05 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.99x = 650,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,598.84/1,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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