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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.36 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.36 and 440.63 is: 660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.52 : 1,959.36 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.52/1,959.36 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.52x = 1,959.36 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.52x = 863,343
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,343/1,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.80

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