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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,344.53 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,344.53 and 409.46 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,344.53 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,344.53 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,344.53 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 550,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,525.55/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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