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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,345.91 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,345.91 and 464.06 is: 696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,345.91 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,345.91 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,345.91 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 624,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,573.94/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.29

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