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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.10, 1,204.22 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.10, 1,204.22 and 437.98 is: 655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.10 : 1,204.22 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.10/1,204.22 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.10x = 1,204.22 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.10x = 527,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,424.28/804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.92

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