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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,344.28 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,344.28 and 463.52 is: 694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,344.28 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,344.28 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,344.28 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 623,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,100.67/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.93

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