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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,343.19 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,343.19 and 408.48 is: 612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,343.19 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,343.19 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,343.19 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 548,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,666.25/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.77

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