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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,346.33 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,346.33 and 281.27 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,346.33 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,346.33 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,346.33 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 378,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,677.82/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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