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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,346.22 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,346.22 and 464.28 is: 696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,346.22 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,346.22 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,346.22 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 625,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,023.02/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.79

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