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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,206.10 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,206.10 and 438.41 is: 658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,206.10 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,206.10 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,206.10 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 528,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,766.30/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.19

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