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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,346.67 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,346.67 and 403.70 is: 605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,346.67 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,346.67 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,346.67 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 543,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,643.95/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.78

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