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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.47, 1,346.49 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.47, 1,346.49 and 458.96 is: 688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.47 : 1,346.49 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.47/1,346.49 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.47x = 1,346.49 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.47x = 617,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,978.32/897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.58

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