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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.49, 2,044.78 and 438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.49, 2,044.78 and 438.83 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.49 : 2,044.78 = 438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.49/2,044.78 = 438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.49x = 2,044.78 × 438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.49x = 897,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,299.49/1,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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