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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.44, 1,340.98 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.44, 1,340.98 and 432.28 is: 648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.44 : 1,340.98 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.44/1,340.98 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.44x = 1,340.98 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.44x = 579,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,678.83/894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.09

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