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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,339.92 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,339.92 and 460.32 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,339.92 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,339.92 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,339.92 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 616,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,791.97/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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