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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,198.95 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,198.95 and 430.31 is: 644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,198.95 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,198.95 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,198.95 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 515,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,920.17/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.08

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