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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,346.64 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,346.64 and 410.46 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,346.64 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,346.64 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,346.64 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 552,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,741.85/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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