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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.15, 1,344 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.15, 1,344 and 433.64 is: 650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.15 : 1,344 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.15/1,344 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.15x = 1,344 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.15x = 582,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,805.44/896.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.35

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