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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.34, 1,956.80 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.34, 1,956.80 and 438.63 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.34 : 1,956.80 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.34/1,956.80 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.34x = 1,956.80 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.34x = 858,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,299.21/1,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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