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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,199.65 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,199.65 and 430.36 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,199.65 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,199.65 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,199.65 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 516,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,281.37/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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