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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.62, 1,194.18 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.62, 1,194.18 and 430.70 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.62 : 1,194.18 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.62/1,194.18 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.62x = 1,194.18 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.62x = 514,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,333.33/795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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