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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,204.08 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,204.08 and 438.32 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,204.08 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,204.08 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,204.08 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 527,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,772.35/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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