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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.11, 1,346.01 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.11, 1,346.01 and 410.39 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.11 : 1,346.01 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.11/1,346.01 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.11x = 1,346.01 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.11x = 552,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,389.04/897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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