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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,341.14 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,341.14 and 449.15 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,341.14 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,341.14 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,341.14 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 602,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,364.08/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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