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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,345.10 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,345.10 and 383.38 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,345.10 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,345.10 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,345.10 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 515,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,684.44/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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