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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,337.52 and 459.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,337.52 and 459.55 is: 688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,337.52 = 459.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,337.52 = 459.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,337.52 × 459.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 614,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,650.63/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.07

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