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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.23, 1,956.62 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.23, 1,956.62 and 438.94 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.23 : 1,956.62 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.23/1,956.62 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.23x = 1,956.62 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.23x = 858,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,838.78/1,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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