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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.34, 1,346.10 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.34, 1,346.10 and 320.26 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.34 : 1,346.10 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.34/1,346.10 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.34x = 1,346.10 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.34x = 431,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,101.99/897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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