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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.11, 1,345.87 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.11, 1,345.87 and 312.14 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.11 : 1,345.87 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.11/1,345.87 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.11x = 1,345.87 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.11x = 420,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,094.29/897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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