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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.98, 1,955.61 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.98, 1,955.61 and 437.82 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.98 : 1,955.61 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.98/1,955.61 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.98x = 1,955.61 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.98x = 856,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,205.17/1,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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