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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.68, 1,960.33 and 429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.68, 1,960.33 and 429.23 is: 643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.68 : 1,960.33 = 429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.68/1,960.33 = 429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.68x = 1,960.33 × 429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.68x = 841,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,432.45/1,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.95

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