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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,344.86 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,344.86 and 458.10 is: 686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,344.86 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,344.86 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,344.86 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 616,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,080.37/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.62

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