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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,209.50 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,209.50 and 435.48 is: 653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,209.50 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,209.50 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,209.50 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 526,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,707.98/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.40

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