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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,346.22 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,346.22 and 320.36 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,346.22 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,346.22 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,346.22 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 431,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,275.04/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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