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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.34, 1,346.10 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.34, 1,346.10 and 281.02 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.34 : 1,346.10 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.34/1,346.10 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.34x = 1,346.10 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.34x = 378,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,281.02/897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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