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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.63, 2,307.96 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.63, 2,307.96 and 443 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.63 : 2,307.96 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.63/2,307.96 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.63x = 2,307.96 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.63x = 1,022,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,426.28/1,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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