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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,346.34 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,346.34 and 464.36 is: 696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,346.34 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,346.34 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,346.34 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 625,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,186.44/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.91

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