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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,194.60 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,194.60 and 430.82 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,194.60 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,194.60 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,194.60 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 514,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,657.57/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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