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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.33, 1,345.19 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.33, 1,345.19 and 434.82 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.33 : 1,345.19 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.33/1,345.19 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.33x = 1,345.19 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.33x = 584,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,913.34/897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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