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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.98, 1,955.98 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.98, 1,955.98 and 438.30 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.98 : 1,955.98 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.98/1,955.98 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.98x = 1,955.98 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.98x = 857,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,306.03/1,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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