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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.46, 1,342.73 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.46, 1,342.73 and 408.85 is: 613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.46 : 1,342.73 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.46/1,342.73 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.46x = 1,342.73 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.46x = 548,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,970.53/895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.06

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