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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.61, 1,195.12 and 430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.61, 1,195.12 and 430.90 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.61 : 1,195.12 = 430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.61/1,195.12 = 430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.61x = 1,195.12 × 430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.61x = 514,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,977.21/796.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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