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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,345.53 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,345.53 and 409.94 is: 614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,345.53 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,345.53 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,345.53 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 551,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,586.57/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.91

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