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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.49, 1,344.39 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.49, 1,344.39 and 410.88 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.49 : 1,344.39 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.49/1,344.39 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.49x = 1,344.39 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.49x = 552,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,382.96/897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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