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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.49, 1,346.32 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.49, 1,346.32 and 312.40 is: 468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.49 : 1,346.32 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.49/1,346.32 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.49x = 1,346.32 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.49x = 420,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,590.37/897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.63

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