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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,346.06 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,346.06 and 281.15 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,346.06 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,346.06 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,346.06 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 378,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,444.77/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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