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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.30, 1,342.02 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.30, 1,342.02 and 462.60 is: 692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.30 : 1,342.02 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.30/1,342.02 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.30x = 1,342.02 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.30x = 620,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,818.45/896.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.65

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