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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.69, 1,346.53 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.69, 1,346.53 and 320.16 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.69 : 1,346.53 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.69/1,346.53 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.69x = 1,346.53 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.69x = 431,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,105.04/897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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