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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.49, 1,340.03 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.49, 1,340.03 and 431.04 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.49 : 1,340.03 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.49/1,340.03 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.49x = 1,340.03 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.49x = 577,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,604.38/893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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