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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,346.44 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,346.44 and 435.17 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,346.44 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,346.44 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,346.44 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 585,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,923.56/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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