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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,344.68 and 458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,344.68 and 458.05 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,344.68 = 458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,344.68 = 458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,344.68 × 458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 615,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,921.66/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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