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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.43, 1,345.47 and 463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.43, 1,345.47 and 463.89 is: 696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.43 : 1,345.47 = 463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.43/1,345.47 = 463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.43x = 1,345.47 × 463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.43x = 624,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,150.08/896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.26

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