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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,346.18 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,346.18 and 435.08 is: 652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,346.18 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,346.18 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,346.18 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 585,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,687.09/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.66

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