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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,346.96 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,346.96 and 320.63 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,346.96 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,346.96 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,346.96 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 431,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,869.85/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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