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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,346.02 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,346.02 and 410.08 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,346.02 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,346.02 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,346.02 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 551,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,975.88/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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