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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.25, 2,044.70 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.25, 2,044.70 and 438.80 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.25 : 2,044.70 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.25/2,044.70 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.25x = 2,044.70 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.25x = 897,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,201.94/1,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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