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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,345.60 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,345.60 and 410.16 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,345.60 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,345.60 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,345.60 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 551,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,911.30/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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