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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.50, 1,957.19 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.50, 1,957.19 and 438.82 is: 658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.50 : 1,957.19 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.50/1,957.19 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.50x = 1,957.19 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.50x = 858,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,854.12/1,304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.38

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