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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,346.28 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,346.28 and 410.44 is: 615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,346.28 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,346.28 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,346.28 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 552,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,567.16/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.66

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