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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.66, 1,955.28 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.66, 1,955.28 and 438.04 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.66 : 1,955.28 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.66/1,955.28 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.66x = 1,955.28 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.66x = 856,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,490.85/1,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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