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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,204.48 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,204.48 and 438.72 is: 657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,204.48 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,204.48 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,204.48 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 528,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,429.47/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.51

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