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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,343.47 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,343.47 and 402.46 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,343.47 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,343.47 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,343.47 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 540,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,695.29/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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