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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,344.56 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,344.56 and 463.12 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,344.56 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,344.56 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,344.56 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 622,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,692.63/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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