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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.77, 1,344.47 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.77, 1,344.47 and 409.48 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.77 : 1,344.47 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.77/1,344.47 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.77x = 1,344.47 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.77x = 550,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,533.58/896.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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