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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.53, 1,206.65 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.53, 1,206.65 and 434.17 is: 651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.53 : 1,206.65 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.53/1,206.65 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.53x = 1,206.65 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.53x = 523,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,886.28/804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.17

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