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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,344.16 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,344.16 and 463.84 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,344.16 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,344.16 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,344.16 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 623,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,475.17/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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