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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.33, 1,955.00 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.33, 1,955.00 and 438.25 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.33 : 1,955.00 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.33/1,955.00 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.33x = 1,955.00 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.33x = 856,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,776.56/1,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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