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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.98, 1,957.10 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.98, 1,957.10 and 438.82 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.98 : 1,957.10 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.98/1,957.10 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.98x = 1,957.10 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.98x = 858,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,814.62/1,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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