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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.37, 1,346.13 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.37, 1,346.13 and 312.28 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.37 : 1,346.13 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.37/1,346.13 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.37x = 1,346.13 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.37x = 420,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,366.11/897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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