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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,347.27 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,347.27 and 458.73 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,347.27 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,347.27 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,347.27 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 618,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,033.17/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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