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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,346.56 and 486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,346.56 and 486.32 is: 729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,346.56 = 486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,346.56 = 486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,346.56 × 486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 654,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,859.06/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.70

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