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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,205.33 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,205.33 and 434.59 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,205.33 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,205.33 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,205.33 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 523,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,822.44/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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