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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.45, 1,345.70 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.45, 1,345.70 and 349.31 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.45 : 1,345.70 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.45/1,345.70 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.45x = 1,345.70 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.45x = 470,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,057.99/897.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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