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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,205.64 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,205.64 and 438.34 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,205.64 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,205.64 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,205.64 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 528,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,480.24/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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