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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.28, 1,956.60 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.28, 1,956.60 and 438.60 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.28 : 1,956.60 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.28/1,956.60 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.28x = 1,956.60 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.28x = 858,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,164.76/1,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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