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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.18, 1,346.03 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.18, 1,346.03 and 280.89 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.18 : 1,346.03 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.18/1,346.03 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.18x = 1,346.03 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.18x = 378,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,090.01/897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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