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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.34, 1,345.62 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.34, 1,345.62 and 312.24 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.34 : 1,345.62 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.34/1,345.62 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.34x = 1,345.62 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.34x = 420,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,156.39/897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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