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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,339.21 and 430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,339.21 and 430.27 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,339.21 = 430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,339.21 = 430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,339.21 × 430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 576,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,221.89/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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