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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,204.80 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,204.80 and 438.78 is: 658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,204.80 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,204.80 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,204.80 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 528,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,642.14/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.10

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