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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.31, 1,193.30 and 429.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.31, 1,193.30 and 429.67 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.31 : 1,193.30 = 429.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.31/1,193.30 = 429.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.31x = 1,193.30 × 429.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.31x = 512,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,723.30/795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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