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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,341.93 and 454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,341.93 and 454.65 is: 682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,341.93 = 454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,341.93 = 454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,341.93 × 454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 610,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,108.47/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.08

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