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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.28, 2,044.97 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.28, 2,044.97 and 438.89 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.28 : 2,044.97 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.28/2,044.97 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.28x = 2,044.97 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.28x = 897,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,504.46/1,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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