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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.27, 1,345.91 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.27, 1,345.91 and 281.50 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.27 : 1,345.91 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.27/1,345.91 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.27x = 1,345.91 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.27x = 378,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,869.95/897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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