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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,959.59 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,959.59 and 332.48 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,959.59 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,959.59 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,959.59 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 651,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,530.21/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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