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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,201.21 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,201.21 and 431.80 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,201.21 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,201.21 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,201.21 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 518,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,678.40/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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