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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,346.66 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,346.66 and 281.36 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,346.66 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,346.66 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,346.66 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 378,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,896.26/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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