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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.21, 1,344.04 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.21, 1,344.04 and 433.70 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.21 : 1,344.04 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.21/1,344.04 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.21x = 1,344.04 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.21x = 582,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,910.15/896.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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