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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,205.69 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,205.69 and 438.35 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,205.69 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,205.69 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,205.69 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 528,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,505.99/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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