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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.37, 1,193.80 and 430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.37, 1,193.80 and 430.45 is: 646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.37 : 1,193.80 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.37/1,193.80 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.37x = 1,193.80 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.37x = 513,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,871.21/795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.08

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