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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893, 1,340.22 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893, 1,340.22 and 460.28 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,340.22 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,340.22 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,340.22 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 616,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,876.46/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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