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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,345.73 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,345.73 and 320.04 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,345.73 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,345.73 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,345.73 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 430,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,685.83/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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