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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.21, 1,194.51 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.21, 1,194.51 and 431 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.21 : 1,194.51 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.21/1,194.51 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.21x = 1,194.51 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.21x = 514,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,833.81/796.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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