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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.62, 1,207.26 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.62, 1,207.26 and 438.34 is: 658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.62 : 1,207.26 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.62/1,207.26 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.62x = 1,207.26 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.62x = 529,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,190.35/803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.51

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