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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,345.58 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,345.58 and 349.63 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,345.58 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,345.58 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,345.58 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 470,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,458.90/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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