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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,204.08 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,204.08 and 438.50 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,204.08 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,204.08 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,204.08 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 527,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,983.06/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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