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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.83, 1,958.99 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.83, 1,958.99 and 440.67 is: 660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.83 : 1,958.99 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.83/1,958.99 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.83x = 1,958.99 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.83x = 863,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,265.92/1,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.58

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