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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.49, 1,344.53 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.49, 1,344.53 and 434.04 is: 650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.49 : 1,344.53 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.49/1,344.53 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.49x = 1,344.53 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.49x = 583,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,577.63/896.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.96

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