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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,344.10 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,344.10 and 433.68 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,344.10 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,344.10 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,344.10 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 582,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,909.29/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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