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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,344.72 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,344.72 and 409.44 is: 614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,344.72 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,344.72 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,344.72 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 550,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,582.16/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.38

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