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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.04, 1,307.20 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.04, 1,307.20 and 438.48 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.04 : 1,307.20 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.04/1,307.20 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.04x = 1,307.20 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.04x = 573,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,181.06/871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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