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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,345.56 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,345.56 and 320.32 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,345.56 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,345.56 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,345.56 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 431,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,008.18/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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