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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.94, 1,231 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.94, 1,231 and 430.24 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.94 : 1,231 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.94/1,231 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.94x = 1,231 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.94x = 529,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,625.44/819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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