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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.52, 1,956.82 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.52, 1,956.82 and 438.84 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.52 : 1,956.82 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.52/1,956.82 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.52x = 1,956.82 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.52x = 858,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,730.89/1,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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