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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,203.66 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,203.66 and 437.40 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,203.66 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,203.66 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,203.66 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 526,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,480.88/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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