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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,338.84 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,338.84 and 405.48 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,338.84 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,338.84 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,338.84 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 542,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,872.84/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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