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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.69, 1,205.85 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.69, 1,205.85 and 438.05 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.69 : 1,205.85 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.69/1,205.85 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.69x = 1,205.85 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.69x = 528,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,222.59/803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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