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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,199.70 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,199.70 and 430.40 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,199.70 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,199.70 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,199.70 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 516,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,350.88/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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