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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,201.09 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,201.09 and 431.75 is: 646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,201.09 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,201.09 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,201.09 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 518,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,563.52/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.21

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