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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.22, 1,956.42 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.22, 1,956.42 and 438.42 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.22 : 1,956.42 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.22/1,956.42 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.22x = 1,956.42 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.22x = 857,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,733.66/1,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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