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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,203.44 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,203.44 and 432.04 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,203.44 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,203.44 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,203.44 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 519,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,934.22/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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