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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.43, 1,346.70 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.43, 1,346.70 and 410.50 is: 616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.43 : 1,346.70 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.43/1,346.70 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.43x = 1,346.70 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.43x = 552,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,820.35/897.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.00

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