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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,339.44 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,339.44 and 431.02 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,339.44 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,339.44 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,339.44 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 577,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,325.43/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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