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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.83, 1,345.93 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.83, 1,345.93 and 320.57 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.83 : 1,345.93 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.83/1,345.93 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.83x = 1,345.93 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.83x = 431,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,464.78/897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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