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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,206.54 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,206.54 and 438.96 is: 658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,206.54 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,206.54 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,206.54 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 529,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,622.80/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.44

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