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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.82, 1,346.67 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.82, 1,346.67 and 281.57 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.82 : 1,346.67 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.82/1,346.67 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.82x = 1,346.67 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.82x = 379,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,181.87/897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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