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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.38, 1,344.74 and 434.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.38, 1,344.74 and 434.47 is: 651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.38 : 1,344.74 = 434.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.38/1,344.74 = 434.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.38x = 1,344.74 × 434.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.38x = 584,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,249.19/896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.79

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