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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,346.07 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,346.07 and 410.49 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,346.07 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,346.07 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,346.07 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 552,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,548.27/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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