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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,345.74 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,345.74 and 463.56 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,345.74 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,345.74 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,345.74 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 623,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,831.23/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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