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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,205.19 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,205.19 and 433.44 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,205.19 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,205.19 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,205.19 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 522,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,377.55/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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