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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,345.54 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,345.54 and 312.04 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,345.54 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,345.54 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,345.54 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 419,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,862.30/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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