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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,344.79 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,344.79 and 458.35 is: 686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,344.79 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,344.79 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,344.79 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 616,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,384.50/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.70

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