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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,346.08 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,346.08 and 435.22 is: 652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,346.08 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,346.08 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,346.08 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 585,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,836.48/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.82

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