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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.94, 1,960.34 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.94, 1,960.34 and 333 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.94 : 1,960.34 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.94/1,960.34 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.94x = 1,960.34 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.94x = 652,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,791.56/1,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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