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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806, 1,112.28 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806, 1,112.28 and 438 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806 : 1,112.28 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806/1,112.28 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806x = 1,112.28 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806x = 487,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,178.64/806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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