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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,341 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,341 and 432.51 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,341 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,341 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,341 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 579,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,995.91/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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