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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.64, 1,346.26 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.64, 1,346.26 and 281.26 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.64 : 1,346.26 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.64/1,346.26 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.64x = 1,346.26 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.64x = 378,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,653.16/897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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