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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.28 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.28 and 437.49 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.38 : 1,955.28 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.38/1,955.28 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.38x = 1,955.28 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.38x = 855,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,413.26/1,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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