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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,346.27 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,346.27 and 281.19 is: 421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,346.27 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,346.27 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,346.27 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 378,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,556.26/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.84

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