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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.40, 1,338.68 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.40, 1,338.68 and 431.16 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.40 : 1,338.68 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.40/1,338.68 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.40x = 1,338.68 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.40x = 577,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,185.27/893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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