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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.58, 1,203.99 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.58, 1,203.99 and 438.62 is: 657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.58 : 1,203.99 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.58/1,203.99 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.58x = 1,203.99 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.58x = 528,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,100.25/803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.18

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