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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,344.66 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,344.66 and 434.32 is: 651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,344.66 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,344.66 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,344.66 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 584,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,020.25/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.16

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