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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,343.84 and 409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,343.84 and 409.22 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,343.84 = 409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,343.84 = 409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,343.84 × 409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 549,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,926.20/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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