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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.23, 1,346.01 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.23, 1,346.01 and 312.21 is: 468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.23 : 1,346.01 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.23/1,346.01 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.23x = 1,346.01 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.23x = 420,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,237.78/897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.37

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