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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,342.32 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,342.32 and 462.64 is: 692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,342.32 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,342.32 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,342.32 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 621,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,010.92/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.75

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