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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.10, 1,191.27 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.10, 1,191.27 and 430.14 is: 644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.10 : 1,191.27 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.10/1,191.27 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.10x = 1,191.27 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.10x = 512,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,412.88/795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.46

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