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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,203.86 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,203.86 and 437.40 is: 655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,203.86 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,203.86 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,203.86 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 526,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,569.46/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.49

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