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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,204.36 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,204.36 and 438.41 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,204.36 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,204.36 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,204.36 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 527,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,997.45/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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