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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.49, 1,344.25 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.49, 1,344.25 and 409.11 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.49 : 1,344.25 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.49/1,344.25 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.49x = 1,344.25 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.49x = 549,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,946.12/896.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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