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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,344.06 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,344.06 and 433.50 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,344.06 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,344.06 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,344.06 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 582,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,650.01/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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