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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.38, 1,204.74 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.38, 1,204.74 and 437.80 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.38 : 1,204.74 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.38/1,204.74 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.38x = 1,204.74 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.38x = 527,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,435.17/803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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