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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,344.95 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,344.95 and 428.33 is: 642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,344.95 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,344.95 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,344.95 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 576,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,082.43/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.16

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