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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304, 1,956.21 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304, 1,956.21 and 438.52 is: 657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304 : 1,956.21 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304/1,956.21 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304x = 1,956.21 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304x = 857,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,837.21/1,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.85

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