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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.30, 1,343.33 and 462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.30, 1,343.33 and 462.76 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.30 : 1,343.33 = 462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.30/1,343.33 = 462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.30x = 1,343.33 × 462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.30x = 621,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,630.36/895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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