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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,959.78 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,959.78 and 332.54 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,959.78 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,959.78 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,959.78 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 651,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,709.73/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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