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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,346.90 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,346.90 and 281.61 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,346.90 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,346.90 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,346.90 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 379,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,299.10/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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