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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.30, 1,206.83 and 435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.30, 1,206.83 and 435.59 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.30 : 1,206.83 = 435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.30/1,206.83 = 435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.30x = 1,206.83 × 435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.30x = 525,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,683.08/806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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