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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,346.37 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,346.37 and 384.62 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,346.37 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,346.37 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,346.37 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 517,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,840.83/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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