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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,346.04 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,346.04 and 428.98 is: 643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,346.04 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,346.04 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,346.04 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 577,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,418.73/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.30

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