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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,346.51 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,346.51 and 312.64 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,346.51 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,346.51 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,346.51 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 420,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,972.89/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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