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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.83, 1,346.73 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.83, 1,346.73 and 281.54 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.83 : 1,346.73 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.83/1,346.73 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.83x = 1,346.73 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.83x = 379,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,150.22/897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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