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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.35, 1,956.40 and 438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.35, 1,956.40 and 438.67 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.35 : 1,956.40 = 438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.35/1,956.40 = 438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.35x = 1,956.40 × 438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.35x = 858,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,213.99/1,304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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