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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.64, 1,346.62 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.64, 1,346.62 and 320.38 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.64 : 1,346.62 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.64/1,346.62 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.64x = 1,346.62 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.64x = 431,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,430.12/897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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