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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,346.49 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,346.49 and 320.63 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,346.49 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,346.49 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,346.49 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 431,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,725.09/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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