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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.21, 1,338.87 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.21, 1,338.87 and 430.70 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.21 : 1,338.87 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.21/1,338.87 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.21x = 1,338.87 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.21x = 576,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,651.31/893.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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