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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.91, 2,044.36 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.91, 2,044.36 and 438.44 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.91 : 2,044.36 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.91/2,044.36 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.91x = 2,044.36 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.91x = 896,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,334.31/1,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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