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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,345.07 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,345.07 and 403.43 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,345.07 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,345.07 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,345.07 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 542,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,635.87/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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