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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.47, 1,205.59 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.47, 1,205.59 and 434.76 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.47 : 1,205.59 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.47/1,205.59 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.47x = 1,205.59 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.47x = 524,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,142.31/805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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