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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.35, 1,343.16 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.35, 1,343.16 and 433.38 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.35 : 1,343.16 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.35/1,343.16 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.35x = 1,343.16 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.35x = 582,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,098.68/895.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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