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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.11, 1,344.94 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.11, 1,344.94 and 280.50 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.11 : 1,344.94 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.11/1,344.94 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.11x = 1,344.94 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.11x = 377,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,252.97/897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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