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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,342.05 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,342.05 and 455.28 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,342.05 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,342.05 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,342.05 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 611,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,008.52/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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