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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.57, 1,346.13 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.57, 1,346.13 and 320.45 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.57 : 1,346.13 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.57/1,346.13 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.57x = 1,346.13 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.57x = 431,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,367.36/897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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