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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.40, 1,341.36 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.40, 1,341.36 and 346.48 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.40 : 1,341.36 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.40/1,341.36 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.40x = 1,341.36 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.40x = 464,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,754.41/894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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