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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.80, 1,346.52 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.80, 1,346.52 and 320.63 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.80 : 1,346.52 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.80/1,346.52 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.80x = 1,346.52 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.80x = 431,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,734.71/897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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