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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.47, 1,344.24 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.47, 1,344.24 and 485.73 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.47 : 1,344.24 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.47/1,344.24 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.47x = 1,344.24 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.47x = 652,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,937.70/897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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