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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,346.56 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,346.56 and 281.30 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,346.56 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,346.56 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,346.56 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 378,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,787.33/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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