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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,337.30 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,337.30 and 404.48 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,337.30 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,337.30 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,337.30 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 540,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,902.40/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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