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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.43, 1,342.22 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.43, 1,342.22 and 407.48 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.43 : 1,342.22 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.43/1,342.22 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.43x = 1,342.22 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.43x = 546,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,928.90/894.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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