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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,346.51 and 281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,346.51 and 281.39 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,346.51 = 281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,346.51 = 281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,346.51 × 281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 378,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,898.87/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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