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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,345.88 and 458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,345.88 and 458.17 is: 687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,345.88 = 458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,345.88 = 458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,345.88 × 458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 616,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,642.39/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.33

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