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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,341.45 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,341.45 and 407.10 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,341.45 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,341.45 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,341.45 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 546,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,104.30/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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