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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,343.15 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,343.15 and 456.30 is: 684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,343.15 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,343.15 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,343.15 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 612,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,879.35/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.60

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