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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,345.77 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,345.77 and 320.13 is: 480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,345.77 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,345.77 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,345.77 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 430,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,821.35/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.13

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