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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.97, 1,960.44 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.97, 1,960.44 and 333.02 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.97 : 1,960.44 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.97/1,960.44 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.97x = 1,960.44 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.97x = 652,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,865.73/1,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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