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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.41, 1,199.91 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.41, 1,199.91 and 430.42 is: 645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.41 : 1,199.91 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.41/1,199.91 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.41x = 1,199.91 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.41x = 516,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,458.40/800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.24

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