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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.30, 1,953.73 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.30, 1,953.73 and 437 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.30 : 1,953.73 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.30/1,953.73 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.30x = 1,953.73 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.30x = 853,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,778.92/1,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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