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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.87, 1,346.45 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.87, 1,346.45 and 281.41 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.87 : 1,346.45 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.87/1,346.45 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.87x = 1,346.45 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.87x = 378,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,897.06/897.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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