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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.35, 2,044.83 and 438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.35, 2,044.83 and 438.79 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.35 : 2,044.83 = 438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.35/2,044.83 = 438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.35x = 2,044.83 × 438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.35x = 897,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,240.73/1,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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