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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.43, 1,208.61 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.43, 1,208.61 and 435.24 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.43 : 1,208.61 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.43/1,208.61 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.43x = 1,208.61 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.43x = 526,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,035.92/805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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