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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,345.98 and 458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,345.98 and 458.13 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,345.98 = 458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,345.98 = 458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,345.98 × 458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 616,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,633.82/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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