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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.84, 1,955.79 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.84, 1,955.79 and 438.16 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.84 : 1,955.79 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.84/1,955.79 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.84x = 1,955.79 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.84x = 856,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,948.95/1,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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