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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,203.00 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,203.00 and 436.69 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,203.00 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,203.00 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,203.00 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 525,340.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,340.39/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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