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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.78, 1,346 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.78, 1,346 and 435.20 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.78 : 1,346 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.78/1,346 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.78x = 1,346 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.78x = 585,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,779.20/897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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