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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,342.80 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,342.80 and 433.62 is: 650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,342.80 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,342.80 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,342.80 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 582,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,264.94/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.21

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