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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,337.88 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,337.88 and 429.48 is: 644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,337.88 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,337.88 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,337.88 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 574,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,592.70/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.54

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