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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,205.70 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,205.70 and 437.80 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,205.70 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,205.70 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,205.70 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 527,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,855.46/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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