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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,346.47 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,346.47 and 281.33 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,346.47 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,346.47 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,346.47 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 378,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,805.07/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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