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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,344.96 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,344.96 and 280.44 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,344.96 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,344.96 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,344.96 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 377,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,180.58/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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