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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.32 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.32 and 332.43 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.32 : 1,959.32 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.32/1,959.32 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.32x = 1,959.32 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.32x = 651,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,335.09/1,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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