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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,207.17 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,207.17 and 438.80 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,207.17 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,207.17 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,207.17 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 529,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,700.16/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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