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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.77, 1,346.33 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.77, 1,346.33 and 312.63 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.77 : 1,346.33 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.77/1,346.33 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.77x = 1,346.33 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.77x = 420,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,901.58/897.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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