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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.46 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.46 and 332.40 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.30 : 1,959.46 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.30/1,959.46 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.30x = 1,959.46 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.30x = 651,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,324.50/1,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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