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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.73, 1,346.18 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.73, 1,346.18 and 320.62 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.73 : 1,346.18 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.73/1,346.18 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.73x = 1,346.18 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.73x = 431,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,605.50/897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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