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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,346.87 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,346.87 and 281.67 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,346.87 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,346.87 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,346.87 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 379,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,372.87/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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