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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,345.20 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,345.20 and 434.25 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,345.20 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,345.20 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,345.20 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 584,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,153.10/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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