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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,346.70 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,346.70 and 435.26 is: 653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,346.70 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,346.70 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,346.70 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 586,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,164.64/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.30

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