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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,202.43 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,202.43 and 436.35 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,202.43 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,202.43 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,202.43 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 524,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,680.33/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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