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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.46, 1,337.60 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.46, 1,337.60 and 458.38 is: 687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.46 : 1,337.60 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.46/1,337.60 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.46x = 1,337.60 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.46x = 613,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,129.09/891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.78

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