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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.54, 1,345.68 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.54, 1,345.68 and 464.46 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.54 : 1,345.68 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.54/1,345.68 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.54x = 1,345.68 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.54x = 625,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,014.53/897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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