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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.68, 1,342.30 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.68, 1,342.30 and 401.50 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.68 : 1,342.30 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.68/1,342.30 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.68x = 1,342.30 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.68x = 538,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,934.45/894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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