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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.65, 1,338.31 and 430.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.65, 1,338.31 and 430.00 is: 644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.65 : 1,338.31 = 430.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.65/1,338.31 = 430.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.65x = 1,338.31 × 430.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.65x = 575,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,468.88/892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.67

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