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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.71, 1,346.58 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.71, 1,346.58 and 410.18 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.71 : 1,346.58 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.71/1,346.58 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.71x = 1,346.58 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.71x = 552,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,333.45/897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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