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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,346.07 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,346.07 and 280.93 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,346.07 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,346.07 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,346.07 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 378,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,151.45/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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