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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.47, 1,346.25 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.47, 1,346.25 and 320.34 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.47 : 1,346.25 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.47/1,346.25 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.47x = 1,346.25 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.47x = 431,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,263.97/897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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