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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,343.63 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,343.63 and 270.94 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,343.63 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,343.63 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,343.63 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 364,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,043.11/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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