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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.81, 1,346.59 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.81, 1,346.59 and 281.49 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.81 : 1,346.59 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.81/1,346.59 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.81x = 1,346.59 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.81x = 379,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,051.62/897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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