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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,345.56 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,345.56 and 280.84 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,345.56 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,345.56 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,345.56 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 377,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,887.07/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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